30 KF. W. BOLGIANO, 
Our True Stock Tomato Only in Our Own Printed Pack- 
ages and Under Our Own Blue Seal. 
olgiano’s New Queen Tomato. 
This very beautiful Tomato, introduced by us, is now 
used all over the country. It is large, smooth, and hand- 
some red color, For canning, market purposes and ship- 
ping it has taken the lead wherever grown. It is our 
constant pride to improve this matchless Tomato, and it 
continues to lead alvold and new sorts. Send to head- 
quarters and gét pedigree seed. Packet, 5c. and 10c. 
Ounce, l5c. 2 Ounces, 25c. + Pound. 40c, Pound, $1.25. 
Livingston’s New Stone Toma- 
o.—A large, perfectly smooth tomato, 
with bright scarlet color. One of the best 
new varieties. Packet, 5c. and 10c. Ounce, 
15c. Quarter pound, 50c. Half pound, 
80c¢ Pound, $1.50. 
Livingston's New Favorite To- 
1ato.—An excellent new tomato, large, 
round, smooth, red and solid. Packet, 10c. 
Ounce, 20c. Two ounces, 25c. Quarter 
i pound, 40c. Pound, $1.25. 
ii Perfection Tomato. — Perfection 
omato an old reliable sort of much merit. 
Packets, 5c. and 10c. Ounce, 15c. Two 
ounces, 25c. Quarter pound, 40c. Pound, 
$1.25. 
Paragon Tomato.—Paragon, large 
Yj. Le ; solid fleshy, deep red color; vigorous 
growth, holds its size up to the last pick- 
ing and is an abundant bearer. Packets, 
5c. and 10c. Ounce, 15c. Two ounces, 25c. 
+ pound, 40c. 4 pound, 65c. Pound, $1.25. 
«New Matchless Tomato.—Matchless Tomato deserves its name because of its distinct and exceilent 
qualities. From the time it ripens its first fruit until frosts in Fall stops the yield its vigorous and healthy 
vines are actually crowded and ladened with beautiful fruit of largest size and solidity. It is a first-class ship- 
per and sells for the best prices in the market. Packets, 5c. and 10c.; ounce, 15c.; + poand, 40c.; pound, $1.50. 
‘‘Honor Bright’? Tomato.—One of its most striking characteristics of this new tomato is the sin- 
ular change of color the fruit undergoes during its development. It is first of a light green color, then turns 
to a striking waxy white, next lemon and finally to a rich bright red. Another characteristic is its long keep- 
ing quality, which makes it especially valuable for shipping long distances. If picked in the early stage of 
ripening it can be shipped and will keep from one to four weeks if stored in acool place. It is almost proof 
against cracking of the skin after heavy rains. The fruit is of good size, very solid, the vines vigorous and 
very productive and the tomatoes of excellent quality. Packets, 5c. and 10c. Ounce, lic. Two ounces, 25c. 
Quarter pound, 75c. Pound, $2.50. 
Culture of Tomato.—Seed may be started in hot bed in March or sufficient plants for family use can 
be grown in pots or boxes indoors with very little trouble. Be particular to give plants the benefit of the 
fresh air and sun whenever judicious, for the purpose of hardening them, and cover with mats when necessary 
to prevent them from frosting. The two extremes of heat and cold areequally injurious. It is customary with 
the best gardeners to remove the plants from the hot beds to the cold frames, allowing a distance of several 
inches between the plants. In May sclect and prepare the soil and set the plants three feet apart each way. 
Hoe and draw earth to the stems. When the plants crowd the fruit will be small. Havethe soil very rich. 
For general crop sow from the middle of April or during May, in the open air, selecting good soil in a loca- 
tion much exposed to the sun and sheltered by a hili, fence or woods on the North. 
ij EF re BS TT Rrauter. 
New American Marjoram, Sweet.—aA perennial plant, but not hardy enough to endure the Winter 
of the North. The young tender tops are used green for flavoring, or they may be dried for Winter use. Sow 
in drills as early as possible, and thin out the plants to ten inches. Packets, 5c. and l0c. Ounce, 20c. 
Sweet Basil.—A hardy annual from the East Indies. The seed and stem are used for flavoring soups 
and sauces, having the flavor of cloves. Packets, 5c.and 10c. Ounce, 20c. Pound, $1.25. 
Sage.—A hardy perennial possessing some medicine properties, but cultivated principally for use as a con- 
diment, it being used more extensively than any other herb for flavoring and dressing. Sow early in the Spring 
(4 to 5 pounds to the acre in drills) on very rich ground, cultivate often and thin the plants to 16 inches apart. 
Cut the leaves and tender shoots just as the plant is coming into flower and dry quickly in the shade. The 
plants will survive the winter and may be divided. If this is done they will give a second crop superior in 
quality. Packets, 5c. and 10c. Ounce. 2%c. Pound, $2.00. 
Culture.—Select light, rich soi] and lay off in shallow drills one foot apart, along which sprinkle the 
seed and cover slightly. Do not let the plants stand closer than two or three inches. 
Your stock New Queen Tomato is good enough for me. I have been growing it 37 years. 
FEB. 28, 1898. MARY KIESS, Md. 
I do not know of any tomato that are any better than J. Bolgiano & Son’s New Queen Tomato. I have tried al 
kinds and all sorts of tomato seed and I can honestly say that Bolgiano’s New Queen is the best of all. No finer tomato 
ever grew. C. G. F. MARTELL, Md. 
